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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.49, 698.93 and 285.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.49, 698.93 and 285.47 is: 393.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.49 : 698.93 = 285.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.49/698.93 = 285.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.49x = 698.93 × 285.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.49x = 199,518.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,518.63/506.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.92

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